Devil's Advocate
DJ Shadow Lyrics

Now may I say to you friend, there is nothing wrong with a beat
The singer believes that beats are not inherently bad and are present in various types of music.

It's used in every type of song whether it's a march, a waltz, a polka, a tango
Beats are essential to different genres of music and not restricted to any particular one.

But rock and roll is a different type of thing
Rock and roll differs from other music styles in terms of its composition and beats.

For it is a mixture and confusion of beats that jangles the nerves
The beats in rock and roll can be overwhelming because of their varied and complex nature.

The impulsive beast of our bodies -
Human nature is driven by its primal and instinctive desires for pleasure.

The spirit of pure unprovoked music
Music in its true essence is unadulterated and devoid of any ulterior motives.

Has been domesticated for profit
Music is often commercialized for financial gain and loses its true meaning and value.

What music must give birth to orgasm and revolution?
The artist believes that music should evoke strong emotions and inspire change.

The heavy rock music now in style
The popular rock music of the time when the song was written.

Motivates you internally
Rock music has a strong effect on a person's inner feelings and thoughts.

Gives you a sexual feeling
Rock music can stir up sexual desire and arousal in a listener.

A girl can be turned on by the music
Girls can be sexually attracted to rock music in particular.

And releases her inhibitions
Rock music can free a listener from their fears or concerns and make them more willing to act.

The beat of the drum has always been a factor, a part of fertility rates - you cannot mix them
According to the singer, the rhythm of music has always been associated with the rate of childbirth, a natural event that shouldn't be mixed or confused with the impact of popular music on people's lives.

A girl realizes her sexuality through the music and the beat!
Girls can come to know their own sexual identity through exposure to rock music, particularly its rhythm.

But they said there was something that got to them
According to the artist, people have noticed something irresistible about rock music.

More than the words of the songs
The artist believes that the beats and rhythm of rock music are more powerful than its lyrics.

And it was the beat! The beat!
The singer emphasizes the significance of the beat in rock music by repeating it like a mantra.

Louder and faster!
Rock music often becomes louder and faster with time, more intense and more evocative of strong emotions.

It hooks young people
Rock music is particularly memorable to young people, who are more susceptible to its influence.

And they become a part of this generation
Rock music creates a sense of shared experience or identity among young people.

And their lives are ruined!
According to the artist, rock music can lead young people to make choices that permanently damage their lives.

Until they can shake themselves of this filthy beat and music and words that produces Revolution, sex and drugs
The singer considers rock music responsible for promoting a culture of rebellion, sexuality and drug use, and believes people should free themselves of its influence to make better choices in life.

The same beat produces the same evil inclinations
The artist believes that the beats in rock music will always elicit negative or harmful emotions in people.

Even if we tie the word " Jesus saves" to it
Even religious messages cannot make the beats in rock music less negative, according to the singer.

Lets have our life and get rid of this trash
The singer urges people to reject rock music and live a more wholesome, positive life without it.

Smash those filthy records, get rid of them
The singer suggests taking physical action against rock music by destroying records and other music media.